Audi Q3 vs Toyota bZ4X

The Audi Q3 starts from $61,600 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X opens at $59,990. That makes the Toyota bZ4X the more affordable entry point by $1,610.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $67,760 and $65,989 respectively.

The Toyota bZ4X qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Audi Q3, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Audi Q3 and Toyota bZ4X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Audi Q3 and 88% for the Toyota bZ4X.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q3 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Audi Q3 and 7 in the Toyota bZ4X.

The Audi Q3 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q3 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather.

The Audi Q3 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging, MHEV technology and Cylinder on Demand (CoD) producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 150kW and 266Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q3 measures 4,531mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 159mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 575L in the Audi Q3 and 500L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Audi Q3 a 75L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota bZ4X leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X). Both match on warranty length.